Limping or stuttering
Derived from the Roman family name Claudius, which likely originated from the Latin word 'claudus'. While the literal meaning refers to a physical impairment, the name was borne by several Roman emperors and early saints, giving it a sense of ancient dignity.
About 40 boys were named Claude in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French Impressionist painter
Renowned French composer
Influential French anthropologist and ethnologist
Archdeacon of Notre Dame · The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
British-American actor known for Casablanca
Jamaican-American writer and poet of the Harlem Renaissance
Protagonist of Grand Theft Auto III · Grand Theft Auto III
The same feel as Claude — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
